Both the food & beverage as well as grocery industries are experiencing several shifts within their business models stemming, in part, from new consumer behaviours which emerged during the pandemic, in addition to some new challenges that have been looming the last two years. There is no better time than now to future-proof your operations to remain viable for tomorrow.
Changing delivery expectations, product variety, inflation and remaining supply chain glitches from the pandemic are having a profound impact on the bottom lines of these businesses large and small. Automation can be the answer to many of these questions.
The primary focus of the event is on automation technology and the role it plays in preparing both the grocery as well as food and beverage industries to navigate tomorrow’s trends and challenges.
The event kicks off with a look at current trends and where food retail is heading. Danielle Dakin, a global market development director at Dematic, discusses the importance of having an omnichannel strategy and the roles of software and an agile network within the strategy. Tesco’s Ronak Rawal, Strategy, Transformation & Continuous Improvement, is scheduled to share his insights on the supermarket chain’s automation journey and its future strategy for e-commerce growth.
Our guest speaker, Tristram Stuart, is a well-known author and food advocate. He has been instrumental in building a global movement that has mobilised hundreds of organisations and millions of individuals which has brought about a mass behaviour change. It has resulted in commitments from the world’s largest food companies and governments and has affected supply chains in food retail.
On-site participants and individuals attending online will be given a guided virtual tour of a major European supermarket chain’s automated facilities. The event will be broadcast live online and event participation is free of charge. All presentations are held in English but simultaneous translations for German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch are offered.
With this EMEA-wide event, Dematic offers an ideal setting to discuss current trends, challenges and options for mastering the future. Individuals can also learn about other innovative solutions Dematic has delivered within the respective industries at other global locations. Last but not least, time has been scheduled to network with industry professionals.
| 09:30 BST 10:30 CET |
Dematic Intro – Welcome, Agenda Rundown and Speaker Introductions Simon Barnwell, vice president & market leader for UK & Ireland |
| 09:35 BST 10:35 CET |
Keynote: Vision of the Store of the Future Danielle Dakin, Global Market Development director at Dematic |
| 09:55 BST 10:55 CET |
Guest Speaker
Tristram Stuart, environmentalist and food waste expert
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| 10:45 BST 11:45 CET |
Agility, efficiency and speed for the grocery network of tomorrow - RedMart & Kesko case studies Danielle Dakin, Global Market Development director at Dematic |
| 11:30 BST 12:30 CET |
Tesco E-com Growth Ronak Rawal, Strategy, Transformation & Continuous Improvement |
| 12:00 BST 13:00 CET |
Delhaize Virtual Tour Ian Abbott, Director, Solution Development at Dematic |
| 12:30 BST 13:30 CET |
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Ian Abbott
Director, Solution Development at Dematic |
Danielle Dakin
Global Market Development director at Dematic |
Tristram Stuart International award-winning author, speaker, campaigner and expert on the environmental and social impacts of food. |
